The race towards securing the two spots reserved for Africa at the Paris 2024 Olympics resumes on Friday. Eight nations are vying for the two spots reserved for the continent and CAFOnline takes a look at these encounters in the women’s football edition. Cameroon - Nigeria: African classicIt’s the great classic of African women’s football. Tunisia - Morocco: A North African derby full of promiseQuarter-finalist at the last edition of the CAF TotalEnergies Women's African Cup of Nations, Tunisia faces the ever-improving Morocco who were runner’s up at the TotalEnergies Women’s AFCON in an epic North African derby. Tanzania - South Africa: No walk in the parkIt will be an interesting tie between Tanzania who are fast becoming a force in African women’s football against the reigning African champions South Africa.

ESPOO, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tecnotree, a global digital platform and services leader for AI, 5G, and cloud-native technologies, announced the simultaneous rollout of their digital BSS solutions for telecom service providers spanning across the Middle East and Africa. The milestone included 14 Go-lives globally for some of the largest Telecom, Healthcare and Realty groups across North America, the Middle East, Africa and Latam, delivering large-scale Digital BSS transformation for customers on public and private cloud through the Tecnotree Digital Suite (Tecnotree Edge). By leveraging Tecnotree’s AI-powered, intelligent digital solutions, service providers will be able to align their capabilities with the evolving business needs. We are enabling the next wave of digital transformation, aligning with the rapidly growing markets. Our agile and open-source digital BSS Stack comprises the full range (order-to-cash) of business processes and subscription management for telecom and other digital services industries creating opportunities beyond connectivity.

A ban on the trade of donkey skins announced by the African Union could set a precedent for curbing illegal wildlife trade through the Middle East, conservationists said. Global crackdownThe illegal wildlife trade is estimated to be worth about $20 billion a year. In August, the Emirates Group achieved IEnvA Illegal Wildlife Trade accreditation to acknowledge a commitment to taking action. Mr Bell said financial institutions can leverage technology to detect wildlife trafficking transactions by screening clients and using existing transaction monitoring technology. Read more Interpol: Wildlife trade seizures lead to hundreds of arrests worldwide“Determining whether wildlife trafficking transactions are on the rise is challenging,” said Mr Bell.

Climate Change Mitigation and AdaptationGlobally, there is consensus that upscaling the climate action agenda requires that the means of the implementation (MoI), namely finance, technology transfer, and capacity building be given utmost priority hence, the amplified calls for Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to accelerate ambition through their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) (www.unfccc.int). Following increased scientific evidence pointing to fossil fuels as the major driver of climate change, there were increased calls for a global-phase out thereof at the just ended Twenty-Eighth Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC (COP28) held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. However, most Global South Parties advocate for a gradual ‘phasing down’ (just transition as opposed to an outright ‘phase out’) through the deployment of renewables to replace traditional fossil fuels.

State Rep. Greg Markkanen introduced a bill on Wednesday to rename a section of M-26 in Houghton County as the Private Wesley Karna Memorial Highway. Karna served his country bravely in its time of greatest need,” Markkanen said. In April 1944, at the age of 21 years, Karna was a private in Company F, 362nd Regiment of the 91st U.S. Infantry Division. Karna was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 362nd Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, II Corps, Fifth U.S. Army. He is buried in Mountain View Cemetery, in South Range, on the same street where he grew up.

After the Hirak protest movement was halted due to Covid-19 in 2020, the Algerian authorities escalated their repression of peaceful dissent. Dozens of peaceful protesters, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders continue to languish behind bars for criticizing the authorities. They must ensure that human rights defenders, journalists, activists, trade unionists and others are able to exercise their rights and freely express critical views without fear of reprisals. “Algeria’s authorities must make the five-year anniversary of the Hirak protest movement a turning point by putting an end to this climate of repression and ordering the immediate release of those arbitrarily detained and allowing peaceful protests. According to the CNLD, the Algerian authorities have released another 107 detainees linked to the Hirak since January 2023.

Date: 29-30 May 2024Venue: Egypt International Exhibition Center, New CairoSolar & Storage Live MENA is the region’s leading conference and exhibition for renewable energy. It is an event that unites all stakeholders: utilities, IPPs, financiers, government, regulators, distributors, contractors, installers, system integrators, and many more that are developing and future-proofing the region’s energy sector. Large energy users in all industries and anyone who is looking for innovative solutions to their energy solutions. Every aspect of the Solar & Storage Live MENA event has been engineered to drive innovation, excellence, and collaboration by combining a high-level multi-track conference together with a major services and supplier-led exhibition. Register for free to secure:• Unlimited Access to the Exhibition Floor• Full Conference Access• Access to our exclusive Networking App• Networking with 5,000+ Attendees.

GBD risk factors estimation was performed in a six-step risk assessment framework. We also considered another risk factor as remaining which refers to CRC DALYs related to undetermined and non-modifiable risk factors such as genetic susceptibility. Like the global, the main contributing risk factors were dietary risk (33.18%), low whole grain intake (19.79%), and low intake of milk (15.77%). These behavioral modifications consequently can improve metabolic risk factors, such as elevated BMI and FPG. Second, the collinearity between various risk factors or healthy behaviors with each other may cause an overestimation of the real effect sizes.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Lexi Donarski scored 23 points to power North Carolina to an 80-70 win over No. 6 North Carolina State on Thursday night. The Tar Heels won their third straight after a four-game skid, while the Wolfpack had their three-game winning streak snapped. The Tar Heels then closed the period on a 13-5 run to take a two-point lead, highlighted by a pair of 3-pointers from Zelaya. BIG PICTURENorth Carolina: This was one of the most complete games the Tar Heels have played in a while.

Array Technologies, headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is known for its utility-scale solar tracking technology. The partnership with ALUPCO aims to capitalize on the Middle East's growing renewable energy sector. The partnership between Array Technologies and ALUPCO is positioned to support this growth by providing advanced solar tracking technology to the region. InvestingPro InsightsArray Technologies (ARRY) has recently made strategic moves to enhance its presence in the global renewable energy market through a partnership with ALUPCO. Investors looking to delve deeper into Array Technologies' financials and future outlook can find additional insights on InvestingPro.

Application Deadline: March, 18 2024Applications are now open for the PROVIDUS BANK SME PROGRAM 4th Cohort. ProvidusBank in partnership with Enterprise Development Centre has created the ProvidusBank SME Program to build the capacity of business owners in Nigeria and provide them with the skills and competencies for the development of long-term strategic plans to transform their businesses and drive profitability. Eligibility RequirementsBusiness Owner must be a citizen or legal resident of Nigeria. The Business must be based and registered with the CAC in Nigeria. Contact Info: Jude – [email protected] | Chukwunonso – [email protected]For More Information:Visit the Official Webpage of the ProvidusBank SME Program

Spain is planning to invest 45 billion euros in Morocco by 2050 in various projects, said Spanish Prime minister Pedro Sanchez at a press conference held Wednesday in Rabat at the end of his working visit to the North African Kingdom. “Spain is a key partner for Morocco with €45 billion investment planned by 2050”, said Sanchez, lauding the “positive evolution” of trade between the two neighboring countries. Moroccan-Spanish economic partnership will be strengthened further with the organization by the two countries along with Portugal of the FIFA 2030 World Cup, said the Prime Minister. Spain is Morocco’s largest trading partner while Morocco is the third largest trading partner for Spain outside the EU, right after the US and the UK. Bilateral trade totaled 20 billion euros last year and is set to break new records as businessmen from the two countries reap the benefits of improved diplomatic ties.

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Middle East and North Africa OTT TV and Video Forecasts 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The landscape of over-the-top (OTT) television and video streaming services continues to evolve across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with a remarkable surge in subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) highlighted in the latest industry forecast. Industry Insights:The report provides critical analysis on the projected growth and trends within the MENA OTT TV and video market. It elaborates on the contribution of regional players to the overall expansion of SVOD services, spotlighting the rise of local content offerings. In-Depth Market AnalysisThe report allows readers to delve deeply into the statistics, predictions, and factors influencing the OTT and video streaming market across the Middle East and North Africa region.

Yango, known for adapting global technologies to local needs, unveils Yango Play, a groundbreaking AI-driven entertainment hub merging video streaming, music, and mini-games, all in one place. Serving as both a launchpad for local talent and a means of diversifying the entertainment landscape, Yango Play offers subscribers original content that resonates with their cultural identity. Meet Yasmina: The Arabic-Speaking AI AssistantIntegrated into Yango Play, Yasmina, the bilingual AI assistant, revolutionizes the entertainment experience. Roman Shimansky, MENA Region Business Director at Yango Play, expresses the brand’s commitment to crafting joyful entertainment experiences. By leveraging AI to understand user preferences, Yango Play aims to provide seamless and intuitive experiences, enriching every moment with vibrant emotions and engaging content.

ShareThe online education platform Klas recently raised $1 million in a pre-seed investment round. This investment marks a pivotal strategy for Klas, facilitating the expansion of its offerings and the improvement of user experiences. The startup has successfully attracted a diverse user base, comprising over 5,000 online schools and 300,000 learners spanning 30 countries. Investors have acknowledged the strategic market position of Klas as a late entrant. By 2027, Klas aims to support up to 100,000 online schools around the globe, showcasing its dedication to growth and its vision of making online education accessible to all.